Head of Core Transformation – Insurance / Reinsurance (Singapore)

Singapore   26th February 2026

A leading insurance platform is seeking a senior transformation leader to drive enterprise-wide core system modernisation. This role will lead the strategy, execution, and governance of major core system replacement or upgrade initiatives across policy administration, claims, and reinsurance platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end core system transformation programmes, including planning, execution, and cutover
  • Oversee replacement or major upgrades of policy administration, claims, and reinsurance accounting systems
  • Drive data migration strategy and execution, ensuring operational continuity
  • Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align transformation with commercial objectives
  • Govern integration architecture across legacy and hybrid environments
  • Manage multi-country or regional deployments where applicable
  • Ensure disciplined programme governance, risk management, and executive reporting

Key Requirements

  • At least 15 years of experience including good insurance or reinsurance exposure
  • Director/Head of IT experience leading enterprise core system transformations
  • Strong knowledge of policy, claims, reinsurance, and integration systems
  • Experience executing data migration within on-prem or hybrid environments
  • Executive presence with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Composed and decisive during high-pressure system cutovers
  • Proven leader driving cross-functional collaboration and delivery

Interested parties please send your resume to Valentina Zilinska, R1987165 at [email protected].
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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